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Please find a selection of open postdoctoral fellowship positions at Northwestern on this page, updates are made regularly! Please visit the "Open Northwestern Positions" page to find more information.

This fall more than 700 people attended the Biostatistics Collaboration Center's Fall Lecture Series. Slide decks and recordings from all presentations are available in DigitalHub and on the BCC website.

Here is an exciting opportunity to gain both valuable teaching experience and exposure to the community college as a viable career path. Harper College invites interested and motivated individuals to apply for the Diverse Faculty Fellow program. Applicants must have earned a Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited university no later than June 30, 2017 and the degree must be in a discipline included in an academic department at Harper College.

Northwestern University will hire for a newly created position: Associate Director, Alumni Engagement. This position will be responsible for The Graduate School alumni engagement efforts, reporting jointly to the Director of Alumni Engagement (Office of Alumni Relations & Development) and the Dean of The Graduate School.

TMC Biodesign is a one-year fellowship that begins in August 2017 and concludes in June 2018. The program is looking for people with entrepreneurial, clinical, engineering, design, and coding skillsets to build solutions to some of healthcare’s greatest problems. Passionate, out-of-the box thinkers who embrace change and share TMC Biodesign’s passion for innovation and entrepreneurship are strong candidates for this Fellowship.

Review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program. The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

BCG goes live on Facebook to answer your questions! Join BCG on December 8th at 3PM CT to hear from two advanced degree BCGers who made the transition into consulting and what it's been like working at BCG.

All libraries on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses will observe the Winter Recess that was recently announced by President Schapiro. All library buildings will be closed, and all services will be suspended during this time (December 23 – January 2).

Those interested in becoming better leaders within their given field, please tune in to “Leadership in the Academy” Webinar with expert Dr. Collins Airhihenbuwa, Dean of College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University. This webinar is part of the Career Development Webinar series coordinated by the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). Register to attend the webinar taking place on Tuesday December 13th at 1 PM CT.

The one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL), offered by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, is designed especially for STEM majors and provides practical, hands-on, business-centered legal training. MSL students learn how to examine the interface of law, business, and science/technology; communicate across disciplines; develop, protect, and manage intellectual property; bring ideas to market; and navigate the legal and regulatory structures that exist in STEM setting. PhD and Postdoc Scholarships are available. Attend an upcoming webinar on December 7th at 5pm to learn more!

The Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is a collaboration between the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and iBiology. More information about the YSS and application details can be found at: bit.ly/ibioyss. Applications will be accepted October 12 through December 15, 2016.

The University of Bonn invites graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from any field of study or discipline to a Summer School on Development Policy in Bonn. The Summer School is open to 30 participants and will take place in English. The classes and guest lectures will take place on the new Campus Poppelsdorf of the University of Bonn (Germany), from July 31 to August 11, 2017. Applications due by April 7, 2017. More information is available.

Awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations.

The University of Michigan will hold a training course for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with interests in neuroscience or biomedical engineering who want to learn about functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on August 7-18, 2017

Mentored Discussions of Teaching (MDT) is a one-quarter program where graduate students and postdocs learn about and discuss teaching and learning in the STEM and SBE fields. This Winter quarter, the program begins on January 4th.

The Ohio State University will be posting soon two Licensing Analyst positions, one for physical sciences and one for life/biomedical sciences. Both positions are entry-level, so if you are looking to break into the field of university tech transfer, this is a great opportunity

Join Women in Bio (WIB) – Chicago for their Annual Holiday Party on December 6th sponsored by McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP at their office located at 300 S. Wacker Dr for an evening of celebration over appetizers, dessert, and drinks! Members, non-members, and friends are all invited to celebrate the extraordinary year we leave behind and plan for the exciting year ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with your WIB friends, network, and learn more about what WIB-Chicago has planned for 2017.

The Branco Weiss Fellowship is a unique postdoc program. It awards young researchers around the world with a generous personal research grant, giving them the freedom to work on whatever topic they choose anywhere in the world, for up to five years. This research fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers after their PhD and before their first faculty appointment; those in current postdoctoral positions are also eligible.

The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center will be hosting a Career Development Program for Postdoctoral Fellows. The NIH K Research Career Development Awards and the Pathway to Independence session will be presented by Karen Lapidos Cielo, Ph.D., Associate Director, Office of Research Development and Nicole Moore, D.Sc., Director, Office of Research Development.

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced its second competition to identify outstanding inventors and innovators who 1) harness science and technology to enhance the conduct of scientific research, 2) strengthen environmental conservation, or 3) improve the experience and outcomes of patient care.

Science in Society, an educational research center at Northwestern University, is currently recruiting 20-30 graduate students, postdocs, and staff volunteers to serve as science fair judges at a middle school in Uptown and a high school in West Ridge.

Following the result of Tuesday’s election, The Graduate School and the International Office wants to reiterate the statement sent on November 9 by President Schapiro: Northwestern is a welcoming and inclusive community for all, regardless of their backgrounds, and that this is among the institution’s core values.

During this two hour session, you will learn information about industry research careers, the pros and cons of an industry postdoc, the importance of mentoring during an industrial postdoc and engage in a discussion about the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Postdoctoral Program.

On Thursday, November 17th from 430-530pm, the boutique IP firm, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, will be hosting an information session about careers in patent law for scientists and engineers. Come learn about what a career in patent law can offer you, and how your technical and scientific expertise can intersect with the law. Food and refreshments will be served.

Check out a series of videos and presentations, used to help with writing NIH-style research proposals, developed by the Collaborative Learning and Integrated Mentoring in the Biosciences (CLIMB) program.

An array of economic, social, political and cultural changes is provoked and facilitated through scientific advancements. Likewise, social processes and values impact the evolution of science and technology. The Branco Weiss Fellowship is designed for postdoctoral fellows in sciences, engineering and social sciences who are willing to engage in a dialogue on relevant social, cultural, political or economic issues across the frontiers of their particular discipline. The program aims to award up to ten five-year fellowships of up to CHF 100000 (~101,000 USD) each year. The number of recipients depends on the number of applications satisfying the stringent requirements of the strategy committee, not only taking into account the scientific abilities of the candidates, but also personal qualities and the relevance of their projects. Applications are due January 15th!

The White House Fellows program is a nonpartisan program that gives applicants with demonstrated leadership firsthand experience in public service at the highest levels of the Federal Government. The program consists of a full-time work placement, a robust education program designed to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of government, and intensive leadership development training.

A wide range of topics may be touched upon including: managing and mentoring people (technicians, students and postdocs), managing funding, balancing outside responsibilities (sitting on committees, teaching, traveling, etc) and prioritizing research projects. Drs. Tiffany Schmidt and Mike Jewett will give perspectives of a pre- and post-tenured faculty.

The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program places science, engineering, and mathematics students and postdocs at media organizations nationwide. Fellows have worked as reporters, editors, researchers, and production assistants at media outlets that include the Los Angeles Times, WIRED, National Public Radio, National Geographic Society, and Scientific American.

TGS's Holiday Party will take place on December 1, from 5 to 7 PM, at The Peninsula Chicago, close to Northwestern’s Chicago campus. Tickets cost $5 and include an assortment of appetizers, two drink tickets, and ice skating. Tickets are on sale NOW. This event is open to currently enrolled TGS students, graduate faculty, program staff, and postdoctoral fellows.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law offers a Master of Science in Law (MSL). Designed especially for individuals with engineering, science, technology, mathematics, and medical backgrounds, the MSL provides practical, focused, business-centered legal training in: Intellectual Property & Patent Design, Business Law & Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Analysis & Strategy. Learn more at an upcoming MSL Program Open House that will take place on November 19th from 10am to 1pm on the Downtown Chicago campus. More details and registration can be found the program webpage.

BioProfessionals is pleased to present a BioSurvival Skills Workshop: Improving Presentation Skills. This workshop will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 from 11:30am – 1pm in Cook 3118 (Evanston) and the discussion will be led by Drs. Curt Horvath and Sadie Wignall. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Deborah Klos Dehring (d-klos@northwestern.edu) if you are planning to attend. You will receive an email confirmation of attendance a few days before the workshop.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has created the Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) to support early career scientists who are under-represented minorities (i.e. American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander). PDEP awards a total of $60,000 over three years to postdocs in biomedical research, who are citizens of the United States or Canada, and hosted at a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada. Applications are due (via online submission) by January 17th.

Please see the link below to the review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program (five new postings for November, click here to view October postings). The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

The goal of this program is to train recent doctoral recipients interested in the demographic and economic analysis of aging through the development of basic methodological tools, applied research, policy-making and analysis, and professional development. One slot available beginning summer/fall 2017 and there is a rolling application deadline.

The NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) has fellowship opportunities available to qualified candidates. There is an immediate opening in TTC’s Frederick office for a combined marketing and negotiator position. TTC anticipates additional openings in Rockville, MD and is currently accepting resumes from qualified candidates. More information is available.

Eli Lilly and Company is pleased to announce the opening of the 2017 Lilly Innovation Fellowship Award (LIFA) program, a competitive postdoctoral fellowship award. This program is designed to foster postdoctoral career development through the recognition of highly innovative pre-competitive postdoctoral research proposals by providing the recipient with up to 4 years of funding and a unique training experience. See the program webpage for complete details, including the application process overview and program overview.

There is an increasing demand for individuals with advanced scientific and technical training who can work in cross-functional roles in the space where law, business, and science/technology intersect. The one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL), now offered by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, is designed especially for STEM majors and provides practical, hands-on, business-centered legal training.

The QuintilesIMS Academy is a leadership development program designed to support the delivery of integrated healthcare analytics and technology solutions specific to the evolving business needs of QuintilesIMS’ clients and is now hiring a new class of Academy (Analyst, Associate Consultant, Consultant) in east coast, starting January 2017! More information is available.

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm helping leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have offices in over 100 locations and work in nearly every area, including strategy, finance, operations, implementation, digital, analytics, healthcare, energy, and sustainability. McKinsey hires collaborative problem-solvers with entrepreneurial drive from all backgrounds. Check out summer and full-time opportunities as well as resources from McKinsey & Company!

Join The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) for a thoughtful panel discussion highlighting undergraduate and graduate student, postdoctoral, and faculty perspectives on the promotion and retention of women in STEM throughout academia. The Breaking Down Barriers: Women in STEM Workshop will take place on Monday, November 7th from 5-6pm in the Gray Seminar Room (Lurie Research Building, 303 E Superior St, Chicago). Space is limited, register today!

The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical research community by recruitment and retention of individuals from groups underrepresented in the life sciences. Through their successful careers as academic scientists, Hanna H. Gray Fellows will move science forward and inspire the next generation of scientists from America’s diverse talent pool. The Institute will select and support up to 15 Fellows in this first competition, which is now open for applications. Please review the program announcement for application guidelines and eligibility requirements. Applications are due by February 15th, 2pm (CST).

The American Cancer Society supports research grants that address the role of microorganisms in development of cancer, as cofactors in cancer, or as treatments of cancer. The Society primarily supports two granting mechanisms, Research Scholar Grants and Postdoctoral Fellowships. RSGs are awarded to newly independent investigators in their first 6 years of independence; mentored RSG grants are also supported. There are no citizenship requirements for RSGs, but mentored RSG recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents. PF applicants must be must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Bain consultants will be leading topics from interview preparation tips to how Bain partners with their clients. Hear from industry leading experts and alumni as they discuss what makes Bain & Company a great place to work.

The first Northwestern Night at the Art Institute of Chicago this academic year is Thursday October 27, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff show a valid WILDcard at the check-in table at the museum’s modern wing entrance (Monroe St.) in exchange for free tickets for themselves and as many guests as they like.

The Graduate School (TGS) and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites new postdoctoral fellows to attend the very first orientation event for Northwestern postdoctoral fellows. If you recently began your training at Northwestern (within the past 6-12 months), please consider attending this event! In addition to the TGS and OPA staff in attendance, there will be representatives from various offices across campus present as well! Refreshments will be served. Events will be held on November 15th (Evanston) and November 17th (Chicago) from 2-3pm, please see complete story for more details!

The New England Science Symposium (NESS), established in 2002, provides a forum for postdoctoral fellows; medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students (particularly for African-American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native individuals) to share their biomedical and health-related research activities through oral or poster presentations, to engage in discussions related to career development in the sciences, to exchange ideas and to expand their professional networks.

Over the past several months, the team at LSN has been hard at work building out a new platform with special networking features that allow members to connect, engage and share information and ideas. We’ve also been busy collecting tips and advice on how to deal with the stresses and challenges unique to our industry like finding a job in a new sector, running a lab, or starting a biotech company.

The newest version of the Northwestern Career Advancement Guide for 2016-18 is now available. Created by NCA staff every two years, the guide includes comprehensive, up-to-date career development advice and guidance on topics such as networking, career exploration, the job/internship search and resume and cover letters.

MATTER will welcome Bill Gantz, currently of PathoCapital, for a fireside chat. Bill will discuss his long and storied career in healthcare with Ellen Rudnick, senior advisor on entrepreneurship and adjunct professor.

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding Online Briefings for Applicants and Reviewers. the briefing will cover the key things applicants need to know about the submission and review of their fellowship applications.

Panel Discussion for STEM folks next week! PhD Careers in Medical Writing in the STEM forum, October 17-21. Four great panelists, all employed as different types of medical writers in different settings. For the Humanists, Social Scientists and others - there are some very cool jobs that have been posted!

Kemin Industries will offer four conference travel fellowships of $1500 each for graduate students and postdocs who will attend and give an oral or poster presentation at the ACS annual meeting April 2-6, 2017.

It is the month of Octoberfest and NUPF is honouring the beer drinking tradition by going to one of the best craft breweries in Evanston. Meet NUPF and fellow postdocs at Smylie Brothers Brewery (1615 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) on October 27th at 7pm.

The 6th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair, Celebrating Research, Patient Care and Education, will take place on Monday, November 7th from 8am to 4pm in Prentice Women’s Hospital. More information is available. Register by October 26th!!

As you may know our institution is a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) and one of the greatest benefits is you can become an affiliate member of the NPA for FREE! We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to members only resources that can help further your career.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced an exciting new fellowship program, designed to place recent humanities PhDs in two-year positions at U.S. nonprofits and government agencies.

It is time to recharge your batteries and have some coffee and snacks! Join NUPF and fellow postdocs on October 19th from 3-4pm at Evanston (Second Floor Pancoe Building Café, Einstein Bros. Bagels) and Chicago (Tarry Building Lobby, 300 E Chicago Ave.) locations for the regular monthly NUPF Coffee Hour.

On the academic job market? Plan to attend an upcoming career development webinar: The Academic Job Search - Presenting Yourself in Person on Thursday, October 27th at 12pm CT. Get expert career advice from the authors of the "Academic Job Search Handbook," who will discuss the interview process for faculty positions.

The Biostatistics Collaboration Center is hosting a lecture series on Tuesdays and Fridays during the month of October. The first talk, Four Lessons in Biostatistics and Some Biostatistics Along the Way, will be presented by Leah Welty, PhD, Director of the Biostatistics Collaboration Center on Friday, October 7 in Hughes Auditorium (Lurie Research Building, 303 E Superior, 1st floor, Chicago campus) from 12pm to 1 pm.

Review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program. The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

Getting started or thinking about the process of grantwriting for your research project? Click here for access to a series of videos and presentations, used to help with writing NIH-style research proposals, developed by the Collaborative Learning and Integrated Mentoring in the Biosciences (CLIMB) program.

Calling all STEM PhDs interested in Law, Business, & Technology! There is an increasing demand for individuals with scientific and technical training who can work in cross-functional roles in the space where law, business, and science/technology intersect. The Master of Science in Law (MSL) at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is an innovative, one-year degree program designed exclusively for individuals trained in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine.

Northwestern Machine Learning will be hosting a talk by Chris Greer from KPMG. Chris comes from a background in astrophysics, and will be discussing KPMG data science projects and transitioning from academia to industry.

The YourLife Wellness Program in collaboration with Northwestern Recreation, introduces Wellness Wednesdays! This series of events will begin on September 28th with complimentary group exercise classes.

Innovation and New Ventures (INVO) at Northwestern University invites you to join their free seminar VENTURE CAPITAL 201 : THE SCIENCE (AND ART) OF THE INVESTMENT providing an in-depth look at the investment decision-making process by venture capitalists.

The purpose of the NIAID Career Transition Award (CTA) program is to assist postdoctoral fellows' transition to positions of assistant professor or equivalent and initiate a successful biomedical career as an independent research scientist.

This two-part workshop will provide training for postdocs and junior faculty that provides an introduction to building and sustaining learning communities and increases their facilitation and participation skills.

Vanderbilt University is engaged in an NSF-funded study to examine the critical factors that leave African Americans as one of the most underrepresented racial groups in engineering faculty positions despite intervention programs that aim to broaden the participation of minorities in engineering.

Please join the LRP Director, Dr. Ericka Boone, and LRP information center staff on Thursday, 9/22 at 3 PM EST for a LIVE LRP Technical Assistance Webinar to get an in-depth look at the LRP application process.

The Feinberg School of Medicine invites you to attend a keynote lecture by Huda Zoghbi, MD, the inaugural recipient of the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science awarded by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

For current graduate students near PhD completion and recent postdoctoral fellows who may be interested in an industry postdoc: the NSF has a Small Business Postdoctoral Research Diversity Fellowship opportunity available that would like to receive more applicants. Fellows propose a research topic. Salary is $75,000. It is open to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.

Matthew O’Brien from Pfizer will be on campus on September 29th recruiting recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates for Pfizer Essential Health’s R&D Professional Development Program (PDP). Applications must be submitted on the Pfizer Careers website by September 18th!

Interested in finding out more about BASF Professional Development Program? Plan to attend an information session on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, at Northwestern Career Advancement (620 Lincoln, Evanston). Also, check out more information about application guidelines.

The University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division Postdoctoral Association invites Northwestern postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in the 2016 Postdoctoral Research and Career Development Symposium. The symposium will be held in Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery (900 E 57th St) on October 18, 2016. Abstract submission deadline is September 19, 2016 (5:00 PM CT). Registration is free, which includes lunch and the networking reception.

Northwestern faculty postdoctoral fellows and graduate students can apply for funding for humanities-related programming that engages the university community with multidisciplinary discussion and scholarly investigation. The next application deadline is September 30th.

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual NRMN-CAN Professional Development and Grantwriting Conference taking place Sunday, October 30 through Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Big Ten Conference Center and Aloft Hotel, near O’Hare Airport in Rosemont, IL. This opportunity is free to trainees selected to participate, including travel and lodging, but space is very limited. Applications are now being accepted and are due by September 19th!

Join NUPF for a professional development workshop focused on developing intercultural communication skills. Sessions will be October 13, 20 and 27 from 2-5pm on the Evanston campus. Register to attend today. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory and space is limited.

On November 16, 2016, the Office of the Provost, in collaboration with the Assessment/Accreditation Council and Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching, will host the fourth annual Learning, Teaching, and Assessment Forum at Norris University Center (Evanston).

Review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program. The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

Grantsmanship for the Research Professional Course (PHIL_NP 380-0) through Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies will be held on Thursday and Friday, December 1st-2nd, from 9am to 5pm in Wieboldt Hall (339 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago campus). Registration is open; space in the class is limited and tends to reach capacity quickly. See the website for a course description and to register!

The NSF Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) solicits proposals for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. Any research field within the purview of the SBE sciences would be welcome. The SPRF program offers two tracks: (I) Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and (II) Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP). See the full text of the solicitation for a detailed description of these tracks. Proposals are due November 14th.

PhDs go many places, and you have more good options than you might think. The Graduate School subscribes to Versatile PhD to help you diversify your doctorate and prepare for more than one possible future.

The Sixth Annual MRS Training Day will take place Friday, August 26th, 2016, bringing together researchers and students across departments and programs to showcase Northwestern University’s research advancements in Movement and Rehabilitation Science (MRS).

The Smithsonian Institution, NIH, NSF and NASA will host a virtual information session on applying for federal fellowships that will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 12pm CT. During this 90-minute session, panelists, who represent several different agencies, will be sharing tips and advice on how to successfully apply for federal fellowships and traineeships. There will be time for Q&A following the panelist presentations.

Are you currently working on a scientific writing project such as a manuscript, grant proposal, job application, or research/teaching statement? Do you find that it's difficult to carve out dedicated writing time, or do you often feel as if you need to "get away" to make significant progress? Are you interested in learning how to improve the clarity and effectiveness of your professional writing? If so, consider applying to the CSHL Scientific Writing Retreat! Applications are being accepted until September 9th! Check out full story for more information!

Northwestern University's Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium will take place September 22-25 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown (540 N Michigan Ave). This symposium has been called the most valuable breast cancer meeting worldwide for the practicing clinician. For 18 years, this multidisciplinary CME event has been bringing together leading national and international medical, surgical and radiation oncologists to present, debate and evaluate cutting-edge technology and approaches in the management of breast cancer.

﻿Sign up for Core Expo 2016 presented by Chemistry of Life Processes Institute. The expo features 8 core facilities and 3 centers of excellence. Facility managers and staff will showcase their innovative biomedical expertise, research and services available to all researchers in greater Chicago.

The CIRTL Network is offering a workshop that will provide training for students and postdocs to develop and sustain the support systems that will be required for them to establish their own work-life balance and successfully complete career transition milestones.

The Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellows Award program supports postdoctoral scholars with the highest potential for success in an independent academic career in chemistry and the life sciences, to assist in their transition from “mentored yet independent” postdoctoral projects to an independent, tenure-track position. Applications are due on September 19th. Contact the Office of Foundation Relations if you are interested in this funding opportunity.

Review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program. The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

Check out the upcoming NUPF Coffee Hour (August 17th), Cultures and Cuisines (August 18th) and Happy Hour (August 25th)! Save the date for the NUPF Annual Symposium on September 14th on the Chicago campus!

Registration is now open for the Argonne Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium taking place on October 6th. Argonne welcomes all postdocs and senior-level graduate students to register as an attendee or poster presenter.

Cancer Metastasis through the Lymphovascular System: Biology & Treatment - 7th International Symposium is taking place April 20-22, 2017 in San Francisco (Holiday Inn Golden Gateway). Abstracts are being accepted for Trainee and Young Investigator Awards. Submissions are due by September 20th!

The Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies seeks to maintain the vitality of China Studies in North America through fellowships and grants designed primarily for scholars early in their careers. Studies on and in China have developed over the last 30 years in the United States and Canada into a robust field, but current conditions pose daunting problems. Applications are due November 9th.

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Buddhist Studies provide two years of funding to recent recipients of the PhD for residence at a university for the purpose of revising the dissertation into a publishable manuscript or for beginning the first new project after completion of the PhD degree. The teaching of one course per year is encouraged. Priority is given to residence at universities or colleges providing a collegial atmosphere and working conditions enabling the postdoctoral Fellow’s entry into an academic career in Buddhist studies. Applications are due by November 15th at 8pm.

The ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships is a fellowship program that aims to offer small teams of two or more scholars the opportunity to collaborate intensively on a single, substantive collaborative projects in the humanities and related social sciences. Application materials are due September 28th. More details are available.

Interested in contributing to policy at the federal level? Join us for a conversation to learn about the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF).

The Universities Research Association (URA) Visiting Scholars Program at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory supports visits by researchers from the URA institutions to work at Fermilab for periods of up to one year in areas such as high energy physics experiments, astrophysics, theory, accelerator physics, materials science, and computer science. Students, postdocs, or faculty doing research in areas such as high energy physics experiments, astrophysics, theory, accelerator physics, materials science, and computer science, related to the Fermilab mission are eligible to apply. Applications are due August 29th.

Gain insight into the field and meet alumni and other professionals working as data scientists at this Northwestern Career Advancement panel discussion. The panelists will share information about data science careers and provide advice about transitioning from academia to this growing field.

The next application cycle for the Postdoc Professional Development Travel Awards administered by the OPA is now open and will close on August 12th! Applications for travel taking place between September 1st and February 28th will be considered during this cycle. Read more for additional information.

The NIH Office of Intramural Research is happy to announce the 2016-17 NIH-Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program (Si2/R00). The program supports a small number of exceptional clinical researchers in the early stages of their careers, to promote their development to fully independent positions.

Review selected postings from the NIH Intramural Research Program. The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs. Please review the application deadlines carefully for each position.

This funding opportunity will support junior-level scientists in conducting impactful research with the mentorship of an experienced cancer researcher (i.e., Mentor). Open to postdoctoral fellows within three years (excluding medical residency or family medical leave) of completion of his/her terminal degree, and is working in his/her Mentor’s laboratory by the time of the application submission deadline.

The Advanced Degree Consulting Alliance (ADCA) is offering workshop series on networking in Evanston on July 15. They will share practical tips to successfully navigate networking events and provide guidance on building relationships with firms and recruiters.

The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission is offering one Marshall Sheffield Fellowship for 2017. The Fellowships allow American scientists or engineers to undertake postdoctoral research for one to two academic years at a British University or research institute.

Those working on lengthy projects requiring many hours of support from Biostatistical Collaboration Center (BCC) faculty or analysts can now retain these individuals for a set amount of time through a new subscription service offered by the BCC.

ACUBE (the Associate of College and University Biology Educators) focuses on professional development for college and university biology teachers. Their annual meeting is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

The Northwestern University School of Professional Studies Summer Session is pleased to announce the 12th annual Northwestern Summer Writers’ Conference, a three-day summer institute dedicated to the creation and revision of novels, short-stories, nonfiction and poetry.

The 2nd Annual Rush Research Mentoring Programs’ Symposium will be held on August 17, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Searle Conference Center (fifth floor of the Professional Building, 1725 W. Harrison St.). Abstract submissions are due by June 24th and registration closes on July 27th.

Learn how to pursue, apply for, and successfully launch your faculty career with the STEM Faculty Launch Workshop on September 22 & 23, a premier workshop for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers seeking tenure-track positions.

The Center for Research Education and Training Enhancement (CREATE) at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) is a national program accepting applications from scholars (PhD Students and early-career investigators) seeking to increase the quality of their research education. This center is funded by the National Institutes of Health NIGMS Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT). Apply by July 11th!

The American Heart Association (AHA) is looking to empower postdoctoral trainees who are not independent with assistance and training from a mentor to initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research.

The purpose of the Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation is to support the research of promising young scientists, to contribute to the creation of new areas of research in the biological sciences in Italy, and to strengthen and develop collaborative relationships between Italian scientists and those at Harvard Medical School in Boston (HMS). Apply by July 15th!

Grantsmanship for the Research Professional Course (PHIL_NP 381-0) through Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 13th-14th from 9am to 5pm in Wieboldt Hall (339 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago campus). Registration is open; space in the class is limited and tends to reach capacity quickly. Register today!

Through the Lung Cancer Research Foundation's Research Grant program, the foundation will support projects with a focus on basic science, translational research, clinical research, supportive care, and quality of care/outcomes. The program is open to all U.S. and international investigators, including graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, physicians, medical students, and nurse researchers. Deadline to apply is July 1st!

The eighth annual Baxter Young Investigator Awards program is underway and currently accepting applications. The deadline for application submission is June 30, 2016. The program is intended to recognize research applicable to the development of therapies and medical products that save and sustain patients’ lives.

The next deadline for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) F Series of Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships (F32) is August 8th. Please review recent announcement regarding specific eligibility requirements.

Can you bust a move? Are you a postdoc or PhD student in the sciences?? Science magazine has announced its 2016 "Dance Your PhD Contest." PhD-level scientists or students working on science-related PhDs are invited to explain their work through a dance posted as a YouTube video. Winners will receive cash prizes in each of four categories—physics, chemistry, biology, and social sciences—and more for best overall dance. The deadline for submissions is September 30.

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provides scientists, social scientists, engineers, and health/medical professionals, the opportunity to work in federal policy in Washington DC for one year.

For the first time, English Language Programs will be offering a spoken English group class (Ling 380) and one-on-one tutoring in the Summer Quarter, in addition to their online speech training software NativeAccent.

Graduate Women in Science is hosting a talk titled "Advice for Navigating Academic Jobs: Applications to Offers". At this meeting you will hear advice on navigating the academic job market by one of their members, Megan Reissman, who recently landed a tenure-track position.

This career trek for PhD students and postdocs in the biological, physical, and social sciences will give you the opportunity to explore careers related to science communication and network with practitioners in the field in their places of work.

Creating an effective teaching statement and portfolio is a challenging but increasingly important part of preparing for the job market. Teaching Portfolio Boot Camp will consist of three 3-hour sessions.

a hands on workshop that will cover basic quantification techniques such as counting/tracking cells, co-localization & intensity measurements, kymographs, and assembling/labeling a movie with time stamper & arrows, etc.

ADCA will be holding a series of workshops designed to help you navigate the consulting recruitment process and successfully land a position with a top consulting firm. Topics will include Consulting 101, Crafting an Effective Resume, Tackling the Fit Interview, and Networking. Tackling the Fit Interview sessions will be on May 4th and 10th. Stay tuned for dates/times/locations for the other topics.

The Graduate School will offer a five-day proposal writing workshop for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The workshop will focus primarily on those preparing a proposal for the upcoming NIH NRSA deadline, though other grant writers are welcome.

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows can join AAAS at a discounted rate of $52 per year on digital memberships and $76 per year on print memberships. Membership includes a subscription to the weekly journal Science. This offer will be available through May 31, 2016.

The American Association For The Advancement Of Science (AAAS) has just launched the Career Development Center, a new e-learning website located at https://careerdevelopment.aaas.org/. Their goal is to provide online courses that address the skills our members need at different stages of their science and engineering careers.

The American Society for Cell Biology Minorities Affairs Committee (MAC) is accepting applications for the 11th Annual Junior Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows Career Development Workshop. The workshop will be held July 16-18, 2016, at the University of North Carolina Rizzo Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

The workshop will be led by Mearah Quinn-Brauner, Assistant Director, Student Career Advising at Northwestern Career Advancement. Whether you are about to start your job search or a first year graduate student, it is always a good time to make sure your CV or resume is polished and up-to-date.

This workshop will help postdoctoral fellows and graduate students outline summer projects, set goals with summer advisees, structure interactions, and problem solve as issues arise. Save the dates: May 23rd (Chicago) and May 24th (Evanston)! Register by May 16th to attend!

The Northwestern Women’s Center has played an important role for women individually and collectively during its 30-year history. As the needs of the Northwestern campus community has evolved, there is an opportunity to assess the goals, services, and impact of the Women’s Center. Input from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is an important part of this initiative, and you are invited to share your perspective in a 90-minute focus group on Wednesday, May 11th at Norris in the Scholars Room, 204 in Evanston. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a $15 Starbucks gift card after attending the session.

Join NUPF and fellow postdocs and grad students for Interviewing Skills 101 with Mearah Quinn-Brauner and Kristen Mighty on May 12th, from 4-5pm in Ward 5-230 (303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago Campus). RSVP to attend, refreshments will be served

For Sriram Boothalingam, postdoctoral fellow in Communication Sciences, the best part about life at Northwestern is the depth of research and the great minds available in his chosen field of Audiology.

The Spencer Foundation funding opportunities focus on funding research in the education sector. The next deadline for submitting proposals for the Small Research Grants program is May 2nd. Contact the Office of Foundation Relations if you are interested in appying for this opportunity!

On May 2nd, the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) announced that it “intends to restructure its support of postdoctoral researchers by publishing two funding opportunity announcements (FOA) to solicit applications for support of postdoctoral research training and career development.” Estimated to start in December 2016 NINDS will only accept F32 applications from candidates who are within the time window that spans one year before to one year after entering their postdoctoral laboratory. NINDS also intends to issue a FOA to solicit K01 applications from candidates within the second through fourth year of cumulative postdoctoral research experience.

Each year, the Office of Extramural Research (OER) sponsors the NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration. The 2016 NIH Regional Semiar in Chicago will take place October 26-28 at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel. The seminars are appropriate for grants administrators, researchers new to NIH, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. More details and registration information is available.

This is a limited submission funding opportunity: The Primary Mission of The Hartwell Foundation is to grant awards to individuals for innovative and cutting-edge biomedical applied research that will potentially benefit children. The individuals and children should be citizens of the United States. Internal proposals due to the Office of Research Development by May 19th!

NSP is a two-year training program open to underrepresented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers that strives to cultivate long-term success through mentoring and networking, professional skill development, and educational programming.

Join the Northwestern community for the upcoming Northwestern Night at the Art Institute of Chicago on May 5th from 5pm-8pm. The event allows anyone with a WildCARD (faculty, staff, students, and alumni) and their guests the opportunity to attend the museum for free. This will be a great opportunity to explore the museum and visit the Van Gogh Bedrooms exhibit before it closes on May 10th!

Celebrate the strides the Lurie Cancer Center is making to overcome cancer. The Cancer Survivors Celebration Walk & 5K is a unique opportunity for cancer survivors, families and friends to connect with the physicians, scientists and healthcare providers who support them every step of the way.

The Keck Graduate Institute recently hosted a 3-part webinar series focusing on Pathways to the Life Science Industry and it was a great success! You can listen to recordings of each session via the links below.

Registration is now open for Cornell’s biennial EWISE Symposium for faculty, researchers, administrators, postdocs, PhD students, and professionals who are interested in networking and establishing relationships with women and champions of women across the STEM disciplines. Although most symposium participants are from Cornell, this event is open to students and colleagues from other institutions as well. Registration deadline is May 17th.

The Armenise-Harvard Career Development Award consists of three-to-five years of funding allocated to an independent investigator at a host institute in Italy. The program is aimed at young and talented scientists, to enable them to contribute significantly to their areas of research.

This panel discussion will take place on May 3rd from 530-7pm in TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan, Evanston). Panelists will discuss how their PhD training helps them in their current work as well as things they wished they had known about job seeking while they were in graduate school. They will also share advice about how current PhD students and postdocs can explore careers in higher education administration. The panel will be followed by informal discussion over refreshments.

You are invited to attend a career discussion with Dr. John Pham on Wednesday, April 27 in Cook 3118 from 10:30-11:30 AM on the Evanston Campus. Dr. Pham is a graduate of the IBiS Graduate Program and the current editor of Molecular Cell. He will be discussing his job as an editor and how he made the transition from academia to publishing.

The National Science Foundation Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate is visiting a select number of institutions in 2016, including Northwestern University, to better understand the scientific opportunities, research landscape, and workforces they impact.

The N.XT Fund is now accepting applications for funding to support early-stage innovations based on Northwestern technologies (patented by the University) that are too advanced for federal funding but too early for private investment.

In response to the community-wide interest in High Throughput Screening (HTS), the Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) is offering a CBC HTS Supplemental Grant Program to help fund discovery of innovative small-molecule probes and “hits”.

The NIH Director's Early Independence Awards provide an opportunity for exceptional junior scientists to accelerate their entry into an independent research career by forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period. Though most newly graduated doctoral-level researchers would benefit by post-doctoral training, a small number of outstanding junior investigators would benefit instead by launching directly into an independent research career.

Northwestern's 3rd Annual Computational Research Day will showcase new and innovative computational research at the University. Attend this one-of-a-kind event and learn about the exciting research happening at Northwestern, computational facilities on campus, new ways to conduct research, and find potential collaborations.

The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching offers a range of opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to think about ways to translate their disciplinary perspectives into effective teaching strategies. Check out upcoming workshops for graduate student and postdoctoral fellows.

Laura Dassama integrates science into her life both professionally and recreationally: she is a postdoctoral fellow in Rosenzweig Lab, and she uses her scientific insights to brew beer in her free time.

The Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding individual to serve as Director of the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), Office of Intramural Research, Office of the Director.

The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching will be holding an informational session about the Teaching Certificate Program and Graduate Teaching Mentor program on April 18th. The Teaching Certificate Program and Graduate Teaching Mentor applications are due on May 10th.

iBIO, the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization, is hosting a Career Development Program for PhD students and postdocs. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kristen Mighty (contact for postdocs) or Mearah Quinn-Brauner (contact for PhD students) to learn how to acquire the Northwestern registration code. RSVP soon!

Keystone Symposia offer scholarships of up to $1,200 USD to Students and Postdoctoral fellows. To apply for a scholarship, you must apply via the Symposia Meetings Page and click the "apply for scholarship" link next to the meeting that you wish to attend. Meetings are coming up in October 2015 and January 2016.

Investigators, trainees and scholars at Northwestern University and other National Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) programs are invited to apply for the NCATS Eli Lilly Externship Opportunity in Clinical and Translational Sciences. Applications are due April 20th!

This international research opportunity is mutually beneficial to the U.S. participants and the hosts through cooperative activities during research visits and also by establishing international research partnerships to enrich future research activities in Europe and the U.S.

Check out what programming and resources the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) offers postdocs, including upcoming CIRTLCast sessions on Building a Rewarding Academic Career and an online IDP workshop!

Interested in teaching? Then you may be interested in participating in Mentored Discussions of Teaching, which is a one-quarter program designed to generate discussions about teaching. Check out the webpage for more information!

Application system is now open and will close on March 31st at 5pm for the 2016 Kellogg Business for Scientists Executive Education Program! View the OPA Kellogg Business for Scientists Executive Education (BSEE) webpage for more details.

The one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL) program at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law prepares students for careers at the intersection of law, business, and technology. Learn more by joining them for their upcoming webinar. They will provide a comprehensive overview of the MSL program, including curriculum, full-time and part-time scheduling, career opportunities, and more.

This workshop is designed for graduate students and post-docs who have submitted an abstract for a conference poster presentation. Attendees should come with laptops, resources, and having applied to a specific conference or already have an abstract accepted for poster presentation.

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), in partnership with the Keck Graduate Institute, is offering a one-week intensive management training course from July 11-16, 2016, at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA.

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) is sponsoring the 2016 Postdoctoral Preparation Institute (2016 PPI) on June 2-3, 2016 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, MD.

The National Research Mentoring Netowork (NRMN) continues to offer a series of four intensive coaching programs to support investigators who are at a later training stage, specifically postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.

If you are an international postdoc, you may be interested in English language services during your time at Northwestern. The English Language Programs (ELP) offers group courses, individual sessions, and an online software for pronunciation practice.

The NUCATS TL1 is a novel training program that seeks to promote interactions among both mentors and trainees in both pediatrics and engineering, in order to encourage creative thinking and new approaches to child-health research problems.

There will be an information session on Thursday, March 17th, for Northwestern University MD, JK, PhD students, and postdocs interested in full-time career opportunities at BCG, and to learn more about the three day Bridge to BCG summer program.

The 12th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day will be held on April 7. This event is an opportunity to share research with colleagues, find potential new collaborators and explore the exciting research taking place at Feinberg.

As part of a series of construction projects on north campus, the Seeley G. Mudd Library building will close for renovation March 25, and will remain closed until September 2017. The following are the changes that students and faculty can expect on March 25

Join the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor for the Michigan AGEP Alliance National Conference-Navigating the Maize Conference taking place on March 17-19. Abstracts for the poster session will be accepted until March 4th. More details are available.

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is launching a competition to identify outstanding inventors who harness science and technology to enhance the conduct of scientific research, strengthen environmental conservation, or improve the experience and outcomes of patient care. This is a limited submission funding opportunity, internal letters of intent are due by February 15th (by midnight). More details are available.

The Pathway to Stop Diabetes Research Program will consider applications directed toward all topics relevant to prevention, treatment and cure of all types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes), diabetes-related disease states (obesity, pre-diabetes, and other insulin resistant states) and the complications of the disease. This is a limited submission opportunity, the mandatory Internal Letter of Intent is due by February 22nd (by midnight). Detailed instructions are available.

The first symposium on the role of circadian rhythm in gastrointestinal, metabolic and neurological diseases will take place on May 5th and 6th at Rush University Medical Center. This symposium will bring together national and international experts in the field of circadian, gastrointestinal, liver, metabolism, nutrition and brain-gut pathways research.

Join colleagues from around the country on April 1st and 2nd when University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will host a national conference that offers women of color, faculty, university administrators, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students a unique educational and professional opportunity to network, engage, and learn with peers. Early bird registration ends Febuary 19th!

The Dan David Prize awards twenty scholarships of USD $15,000 each to outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of exceptional promise in specific fields. More information is available on the program's website. Applications are due March 10th!

Kemin Industries will offer four conference travel fellowships of $1,500 for postdocs and graduate students who have been accepted to give a poster or oral presentation. Applications are due February 9th!

Are you a PhD student or postdoc considering applying for positions in diverse career paths? Need to learn how to translate your academic CV into a skills- and accomplishment-focused resume? Join the NCA and TGS/OPA on January 27th or 29th to learn how to leverage you PhD in a resume! RSVP to attend.

Representatives from Northwestern Career Advancement and The Graduate School Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will be hosting an open walk-in resume review session on both the Evanston (February 17th, 4-530pm, TGS Commons) and Chicago (February 19th, 1130am-1pm, TGS Chicago Office) campuses.

How do you publish a scholarly book? Hot Off The Press is a lecture/workshop opportunity to learn about the publishing process and network with faculty and graduate students from a variety of disciplines at Northwestern.

The Buffett Forum for Languages and Cultures will be hosting a series of Language Tables during Winter Quarter and would like to invite the broader Northwestern community of faculty, students and staff to attend. The Language Tables provide an opportunity to gather and converse in one of eight languages in the friendly environment of the PARC Dining Room in the Allison Dining Hall with refreshments provided by the Buffett Forum and the Office of Residential Academic Initiatives.

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies (SPS) and the Northwestern Human Resources Benefits Division will host an Online Information Session for benefits eligible NU employees on January 28th at 12pm. Register to attend!

Participate in the American Society for Microbiology's new online course, the ASM Grant Writing Institute Online. This 6-part, interactive series provides participants with an overview of the NIH and NSF grant process, including best practices and strategies for developing a successful grant application.

Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany) will conduct the 6th Merck Innovation Cup Summer Camp from July 3rd-8th. The Innovation Cup brings together a promising new generation of talent in a meeting of the generations with senior Merck managers and researchers and accomplished Merck retirees. Applications are due by January 31st.

NextProf Science is a workshop being offered at the University of Michigan on May 10-13th that is aimed at future faculty (advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows). Applications due February 28th!

Are you interested in science and looking for an opportunity to volunteering! Sign up to judge students' projects at the Regional Fair at Truman College on February 5th. Light breakfast will be served during judges orientation at 8:30 am on February 5th. Judges will then be given a packet of 5-7 projects to judge during the allotted time (9-12:30). Lunch is also provided.

Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago formed an open access core research facilities partnership. Researchers at these three schools now have acccess to a partner's instrumentation and expertise at no additional charge for an outside user.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce opportunities for postdoctoral, senior, and graduate fellowship awards in the 2016 NRC Research Associateship Programs. These programs provide opportunities for PhD, ScD, or MD scientists and engineers to perform research of their own choosing that is compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory. Next application deadline is February 1st.

Eli Lilly and Company is pleased to announce the opening of the Lilly Innovation Fellowship Award (LIFA) program, a competitive post-doctoral fellowship award. This program is designed to foster post-doctoral career development through the recognition of highly innovative pre-competitive post-doctoral research proposals by providing the recipient with up to 4 years of funding and a unique training experience. See full story for more details. Interested applicants must work closely with their department administrator and grants officer and Dean's level nomination is required. Preliminary proposals are due January 28th!

Are you a postdoc in the biomedical sciences and need to travel either domestically or internationally to a laboratory to acquire a new research technique or to facilitate a collaboration? Check out this funding opportunity from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Must be US citizen/permanent resident to apply. Deadline is February 1st!

Monica Laronda is a graduate of Northwestern’s Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences (DGP) and is currently a postdoc in Prof. Teresa Woodruff’s lab. She is also the recipient of one of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s prestigious Career Award at the Scientific Interface (CASI) in recognition of her innovative work on engineering a replacement ovary that could restore endocrine functions in cancer survivors, allowing them to go through puberty and have children. Check out the full spotlight on Dr. Laronda!

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports Research Training and Career Development programs to help prepare individuals for careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical research. This re-designed website is organized to help you target your particular educational or career stage to find out what programs are available for you. Check it out today and provide feedback to the OPA!

The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, in partnership with the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), created the Glenn/AFAR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Translational Research on Aging to encourage and further the careers of postdoctoral fellows, who are uniquely capable of translating advances in basic research from the laboratory to the clinic. The award is intended to provide significant research and training support to permit these postdoctoral fellows to become established in the field of aging. Letter of Intent is due March 3rd!

The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program annually recognizes and rewards five U.S.-based women researchers for their outstanding contributions in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Recipients receive up to $60,000 each for their postdoctoral research. Please note: applicants must be American born, naturalized citizen or permanent resident. Applications are due by February 5th.

FRAXA aims to accelerate research directed at finding a specific treatment for fragile X syndrome, with the goal being to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible. There are a limited number of Postdoctoral Fellowships available at a fixed rate of $45,000 per year. Please read more about this opportunity on FRAXA's Grant & Fellowship on the program webpage. Next deadline is February 1st.

The Graduate School provides funding opportunities for groups/organizations: Professional Development Grants and Catalyst Grants. There are multiple deadlines throughout the year, so be sure to submit your proposals by the appropriate deadline. The next deadline for these grants is January 22nd. Read more about these grant opportunities today.

Faculty Research Grants are intended to support the research and creative projects of faculty in fields where there is little or no external funding or start-up money available. Postdocs beyond the first year of appointmen and from Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences (social sciences and humanities), School of Communication, School of Education and Social Policy and Bienen School of Music are eligible. The next deadline is January 19th. More infromation is available.

The Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) provides a total of $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution (an institution includes its affiliated graduate and medical schools, hospitals and research institutions) in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research. Full details are available here. Application deadline is January 15th.

Applications are now being accepted for the ASM/CDC Program in Infectious Disease and Public Health Microbiology Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The goal of this program is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the CDC. Applications are due by January 15th.

Interested in advancing your postdoctoral training in pure and applied mathematics or theoretical and exploratory computer science at the Watson Research Center near New York City? Applications for this highly-selective fellowship award is now open, and the deadline is January 12th!